The stadiums have entire ends and sections blocked off for standing room only, that is where the super fans are. They have their drums, every single one of them has a jersey and maybe 3 to 10 team scarves on and they are LOUD.
I was at a game tonight and to be honest the atmosphere in the rink I honestly 100% believe is better and more excited then in a Stanley Cup final game. No joke. At least once everyone in the stands are standing up in support of their team. Everyone has some sort of noise maker that has been handed out or left on the seats. It is absolutely incredible.
I would like there to be a contest where they bring the best fans from one of the teams here (even just normal fans would far outshine us "fans" back home) and bring them to an NHL game, fill half the rink with European fans and let the other half experience what it truly means to support a team wholeheartedly and to stay til the dying seconds of every game regardless of the score. It is something I think any and every sports fan must experience.
So for anyone traveling Europe, please pay the money (which is also 1/4 the amount of a pro game in N.A.) and check it out. Bring your camera!
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